Travel Surgical Technologist
Milwaukee, WI
Froedtert Health
4x10 hrs, Days

Title:  Surgical Technologist

Location:  Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Contract: 13 weeks

Schedule: Days 4x10 hr shifts/week | No on-call | No Weekends

Requirements:  2 years of Surgical Technologist experience, -Certification as a Surgical Technologist

-American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (BLS) or an AHA approved equivalent.

Join the Direct Temp contract talent pool at Froedtert Health, working through RightSourcing a premier contingent management partner! The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin supporting a shared mission of patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health network operates eastern Wisconsin's only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma Center at Froedtert Hospital, Milwaukee, an internationally recognized training and research center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The Froedtert & MCW health network, which includes five hospitals, more than 1,700 physicians and nearly 40 health centers and clinics, draws patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation.

Job Summary:

As a member of the healthcare team, the Surgical Technologist collaborates with the surgical team to provide patient care, ensuring that patient goals are met and the hospital's mission is carried out. The role adheres to the standards of practice set forth by the Association of Surgical Technologists (AST) and hospital policy. The Surgical Technologist demonstrates critical thinking skills through problem-solving and anticipating the needs of the surgeon and surgical procedure.

Job Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain a sterile environment, monitor for breaks in sterility, and initiate corrective actions when necessary.
• Independently scrub cases with expert proficiency for specialty and/or generalist case mixes.
• Utilize appropriate resources to provide safe, effective, and fiscally responsible service.
• Apply surgeons' preference lists to determine instruments, supplies, and equipment for procedures.
• Use standardized set-ups when applicable and update preference changes with the Service Coordinator.
• Advocate for the patient in the intraoperative environment and ensure proper use of instrument tracking systems.
• Assist with room setup, positioning, and turnover of the OR suite in collaboration with the Circulating RN.
• Act as a resource for surgical personnel and independently handle on-call cases in assigned specialties.
• Inspect and prepare surgical instruments for sterilization and escalate repair issues as needed.
• Participate in ongoing educational activities, share findings with peers, and assist in evaluating competency levels of new staff.
• Maintain knowledge of departmental supplies and equipment and support cost-saving initiatives.
• Demonstrate flexibility with surgical schedules to support patient care needs and uphold professional conduct standards.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Surgical Technologist (including Surgical Technician or Surgical Extern experience).
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certification as a Surgical Technologist.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (BLS).

Preferred Qualifications:

• None specified.

 

RightSourcing (a part of Magnit) expected pay package may vary and/or include certain benefits like: Stipends (for clinical traveler workers only), Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K

QUALIFICATION/LICENSURE
Work Authorization : US Citizen
Preferred years of experience : 1 years
Travel required : No travel required
Shift timings : Days